Eligible:

• adults with a moderate to severe chronic and persisting psychotic disorder needing specialized case management
• who have been a psychiatric inpatient within the last 6 months

or

• evidence in the community that the treatment isn't working (persistent psychotic symptoms despite and adequate trial of an antipsychotic)

Not eligible:

• adults that don't have a primary psychotic disorder
• primary diagnosis of bipolar disorder with psychotic features
• IQ less than 70

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Referrals are accepted through Access Mental Health by calling (403) 943-1500

Other eligibility criteria:

• primary legal issues or court-mandated treatment to be reviewed case by case
• presence of other readily available, effective, appropriate treatment options (e.g. CAMHC)
• client connected to a psychiatrist/ therapist elsewhere in the zone, and is receiving effective, appropriate treatment
• couples therapy as primary focus of treatment
• autism spectrum disorder as a primary diagnosis